Our primary function is to provide care for children and young people aged 8 – 18 years

Function & Objectives

Common Thread’s primary function is to provide care for children and young people aged 8 – 18 years, experiencing a residential placement breakdown, breakdown in the family home, or children and young people in need of ‘respite’ care or an emergency placement at short notice. There is an emphasis on providing intensive therapeutic work in a safe, structured environment, with a strong leaning towards interest-based activities, in response to an urgent or crisis situation.

Common Thread as a whole works with children and young people on a short, medium and long-term basis and specializes in understanding and working with children with attachment, trauma and other emotional issues. We use a range of tools such as creative therapies, NLP and we emphasis the importance of play. Helping them to understand their past and look to their future. More…

Common Thread

They are an organisation, which takes a therapeutic approach to working with young people who have had difficult home backgrounds…Stewart Evers

“If Common Thread had not been vigilant and skilled in and understanding of their children a then a serious mental…Social worker from Glasgow

"We were delighted to present The Common Thread Group with their Silver accreditation for Investors in People..." "...which reflects the…Peter Russian Chief Exec IIP (Scotland)

"A programme was created to engage the young person on a gradual manner to develop his confidence thus enhancing his…Social Worker

"This young person has been at times challenging and pushed the boundaries to the limits. The staff have dealt with…Jean Cockburn, APO Child Care, West Dunbartonshire Council

"A programme was created to engage the young person on a gradual manner to develop his confidence thus enhancing his…Social Worker

"I have had the pleasure and enjoyed the challenges of working in a variety of partnerships with many of the…Roger Goshawk external consultant – Chapter 48

When asked 'what sense did you gain of the organisation?' "I feel the organisation is well organised and I can…Interview Candidate

“I recognize that the philosophy of the unit is essentially person centred. (the workers would say child centred) There appeared…Mike Bailey, Safe Guarder

"The service is very good and is client centered. Relationships with external agencies are excellent and staff are always looking…Alex Gibson, Mental Health Officer

" XX was identified as one of the most vulnerable and chaotic young people within East Ayrshire at one point…Social Worker, 16th January 2018